1993 Ford Contour vs. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Contour would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Ford Contour. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 777 kg more than 1993 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Contour. (220 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Contour | 1998 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Contour | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
